Premanand Maharaj clarified that no specific place or posture is required for chanting the name of God (naam jap). A devotee can chant the Lord's name even while sitting on the bed. Discipline and a sacred place are necessary for the Guru mantra, but naam jap is a simple, pure, and perpetually accessible spiritual practice.
Premanand Maharaj: In a recent satsang on social media, Premanand Maharaj guided devotees, stating that naam jap can be performed at any time and place. It is perfectly acceptable to chant the Lord's name even while sitting on the bed. However, the selection of a clean and sacred place is essential for the Guru mantra. Maharaj clarified that the core objective of spiritual practice (sadhana) is devotion from the heart and mind, not merely the utterance of words, and naam jap performed with reverence yields spiritual benefits in every circumstance.
Faith in Devotion, Not Rules, is Essential in Sadhana
Premanand Maharaj, whose melodious voice and simple wisdom continue to guide millions of devotees, was recently seen answering a crucial question from devotees on social media. The devotees asked him whether it is appropriate to chant the name of God while sitting on the bed. In the tradition of saints, the words of gurus and saints have been providing spiritual guidance to people for centuries, and Premanand Maharaj's message is also a part of this tradition.
During the satsang, Maharaj clarified that naam jap is not limited to rules or specific methods of sadhana, but rather depends on the peace of the soul and the quality of meditation. He said that naam jap can be done even while sitting on the bed, but it is necessary to maintain a sense of attention and devotion. The aim of sadhana is not just to pronounce words, but to connect with God from the heart and mind.
Difference Between Naam Jap and Guru Mantra
Premanand Maharaj also clarified the difference between naam jap and the Guru mantra. He says that the chanting of God's name can be done at any time, in any place, or in any circumstance. Whether you are in bed, traveling, or doing some work, naam jap is pure and acceptable. Maharaj even said that naam jap can be done in places like toilets, because the name of God remains sacred in every situation.
However, the chanting of the Guru mantra is associated with certain rules and places. According to Premanand Maharaj, the Guru mantra should not be chanted on a regular bed at home or in impure places. It is always necessary to select a pure and sacred place for this. His message is clear: there is no restriction on taking God's name, but discipline and purity are essential in the sadhana of the Guru mantra.
Simplicity and Importance of Naam Jap
Maharaj also said that no special posture, place, or position is required for naam jap. It is a simple and pure spiritual activity that a person can do anywhere and anytime in their daily routine. The most important thing is reverence in the mind and love for God. If there is reverence and devotion, then spiritual benefits can be obtained by chanting the name of God anywhere, anytime.
This message of Premanand Maharaj is highly inspiring for the devotees. It teaches them to perform spiritual practice simply and to maintain love and devotion for God in life.
